“micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy was associated with a significant increase in intellectual development for teenaged children compared with folic acid or folic acid plus iron supplements.”
Tag: Cognition
Cognitive training reduces depression, rebuilds injured brain structure and connectivity after TBI
“New research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that certain cognitive training exercises can help reduce depression and improve brain health in individuals […]
Everyday chemicals may affect brain development, including foetal IQ
“Our paper, published on March 7 in Scientific Reports, shows that young tadpoles exposed to a mixture of common chemicals at concentrations routinely found in human amniotic fluid not only […]
Study finds consuming nuts strengthens brainwave function
“A new study by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has found that eating nuts on a regular basis strengthens brainwave frequencies associated with cognition, healing, learning, memory and other […]
Monounsaturated fatty acids linked to general intelligence
“A new study by University of Illinois researchers found that monounsaturated fatty acids – a class of nutrients found in olive oils, nuts and avocados – are linked to general […]
Higher Exposure to Flame Retardants in Pregnant Women Leads to Lower IQ in Children
Researchers at UC San Francisco performed a meta analysis which found a clear connection between a flame retardant commonly found in furniture and household products and lower IQ in children. […]
Lutein, found in leafy greens, may counter cognitive aging
“The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein — a nutrient found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach […]
Toddler brain development: Bacterial clues found in dirty baby diapers
“researchers in the lab of Rebecca Knickmeyer, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, found an association between certain kinds of microbial communities and higher levels of cognitive development later on.”
More evidence shows natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging
“Salk scientists have found further evidence that a natural compound in strawberries reduces cognitive deficits and inflammation associated with aging in mice. The work, which appeared in the Journals of […]
Nonpharmacologic Intervention Improves Mood and Cognitive Function in People with Multiple Sclerosis
“A modified Paleolithic diet, exercise, EStim, and stress management intervention like this one has the potential to improve the mood and cognitive symptoms that can lead to considerable suffering in […]